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Overlooked, again!

Of their selections, one caught my eye particularly – “Bohemian Gospel.” It’s the kind of thing I am always looking for, the richness of history, a touch of the mystic and the magical – what’s not to love? I may have to investigate that forthwith. (More on Bohemian Gospel and the other books below)

But while you might want to go and do likewise, I’d also like to bring your attention to my own lush new historical fantasy, “Empress”, the story of the girl who clawed her way up from abject poverty to become what she was always destined to be, the ruler of an empire

It is being published in March 2016. You can receive a signed copy of this nearly 600-page epic novel at a special pre-publication price of $20 including free shipping (to the U.S. and Canada.) Buy one now and you get a signed cover card which tells the gift recipient that their present is coming. It is the perfect stocking stuffer.

Bohemian Gospel, Dana Chamblee Carpenter: The girl known only as “Mouse” came to her monastery home as an orphan and there, in 13th-century Bohemia, learned ancient healing arts. When her talents attract the attention of the young king, Ottokar, it seems like a fairy tale waiting to unfold—but Carpenter has other fish (demons?) to fry. Mouse’s knowledge and abilities make her special, but don’t guarantee her safety or happiness. About time for a woman on a quest.

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I suffer from this syndrome. And my husband wonders why I can’t go to sleep at night.

21 Tweets That Prove Your Brain Can Be A Real Dick Sometimes

Me: *tries to sleep* Brain: HEY, remember that really embarrassing thing you did seven years ago? Let’s have a think about that. Gena-mour Barrett collects hilarious samples for BuzzFeed. For example:See all the tweets HERE

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I’ve linked to this before, but it’s a wonderfully useful idea and almost hypnotic in execution.

Writer creates “Color Thesaurus” to help you correctly name any color imaginable

Ingrid Sundberg, a writer and children’s book illustrator, created a infographic chart for anyone struggling with color names, Julija Nėjė writes.

“I’ve learned that we all have different associations with color words,” she told Bored Panda. “For example the color sapphire is a light blue to me (since that’s the color of the sapphire on my engagement ring), but a sapphire can also be a very dark blue.”

One of the greatest museums in the world has partnered with Google, Luke Chandler writes, to let you visit without leaving home. You can now “walk” through the British Museum using Google Street View to observe thousands of artifacts as if you are there in person.Read the whole story HERE